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Gabeasorus · 07-03-2008, 01:25 AM

Hey all! New here, been diggin' around for a few weeks and found some really great info. I just bought an 85 c10 recently mostly cause it sounded like fun (but also cause it has a running a/c).

Okay, so down to business...

I'm looking for something better for my spare tire aside from having it just laying free in the bed. I've seen a bit about this glide out system, but what about an inner side bed mount? Any suggestions?

semperfidoordie · 07-03-2008, 01:32 AM

welcome from socal and currently Iraq

nice to have ya post some pics if ya can

BLE 'BURBAN · 07-03-2008, 02:24 AM

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68GMC454 · 07-03-2008, 04:01 AM

howdy and welcome you could just go back to the factory setup under the bed.. could find the whole setup in a junkyard

*72lb4x4* · 07-03-2008, 04:28 AM

Like 68 said!

I once lost a nice spare due to my use of a bit of flat steel trying to clamp the spare in the stock location. I've also lost them from the bed with other solutions. Bungies don't work either (I've lost a few 3/4 ton spare tires (it gets expensive)).

Today, I think I'd find a setup to bolt it behind the driver side of the cab in the bed. Safari style... This doesn't make a blind spot.

Dooley · 07-03-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabeasorus

Hey all! New here, been diggin' around for a few weeks and found some really great info. I just bought an 85 c10 recently mostly cause it sounded like fun (but also cause it has a running a/c).

Okay, so down to business...

I'm looking for something better for my spare tire aside from having it just laying free in the bed. I've seen a bit about this glide out system, but what about an inner side bed mount? Any suggestions?

I used to order the "inside the bed" mount with each truck back in the day. I got along with it ok. Times that I needed the bed space I made a front carrier for the spare. It worked well also.

Dooley · 07-11-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dooley

I used to order the "inside the bed" mount with each truck back in the day. I got along with it ok. Times that I needed the bed space I made a front carrier for the spare. It worked well also.

Here's the mounting setup for the #325482 bedside tire carrier.

79gmcsierragrande · 07-05-2008, 11:35 PM

Welcome from Western Colorado. I was thinking about making a rear mount that swings out of the way like a Jeep.

Walts_restoration · 07-06-2008, 02:28 AM

i had an inside bed mount on my 77 till i put my weather guard tool box in, not interested in selling but ill try to snap some pics of it.

Gabeasorus · 07-06-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

i had an inside bed mount on my 77 till i put my weather guard tool box in, not interested in selling but ill try to snap some pics of it.

That'd be great! Just trying to get an idea of what it looks like and if theres any permanent alterations to the body/shell that would have to take place.

Dooley · 07-06-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabeasorus

That'd be great! Just trying to get an idea of what it looks like and if theres any permanent alterations to the body/shell that would have to take place.

A pic of another option available at dealers back then.

Dooley · 08-01-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dooley

A pic of another option available at dealers back then.

I noticed the Blazer Chalets in another thread had the other GM optional front tire carriers on them too.

AceX · 07-06-2008, 05:20 AM

There's a stock assembly to put it under the bed, just like the newer trucks.

rod86 · 07-07-2008, 06:43 AM

welcome from australia

i bolted a bracket to my tray with a ring, then threaded a length of chain through wheel and ring and put a good padlock on it, never lost a spare.

babyJay · 07-07-2008, 11:50 AM

Welcome, from central Indiana!

Who needs a spare tire? Just limp along the shoulder on the rim till ya get home. That's what rednecks like me do.

rod86 · 07-08-2008, 05:21 AM

goddamn rednecks!!

hehe

babyJay · 07-08-2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rod86

goddamn rednecks!!

hehe

At least this redneck hasn't shot any holes in his tailgates yet.

rod86 · 07-08-2008, 07:43 AM

hehe hmm i havnt either..... yet

Walts_restoration · 07-08-2008, 02:22 PM

totally forgot about this, haha. Should have subscribed.

Gonna go dig it out of the third story of the garage right now.

Walts_restoration · 07-08-2008, 02:41 PM

Came on my 77 when i bought it, and had an old indented letter firestone, so i figure it was there for a while.

Walts_restoration · 07-11-2008, 12:33 PM

hey thats what ive got, ive never seen a diagram like that for it. thanks dooley

Gabeasorus · 07-15-2008, 04:06 PM

Thanks guys! I took a look @ my bed and thought that maybe the previous owner might have had one in and taken it out cause there are holes drilled to the front of the driver side wheel well on the lip of the bed and at the base of the bed but they don't look like they fit the diagram or Walt's pictures...

Taking a closer look, there are 3 holes drilled...

...and here, there are 2 holes in the bed itself, neither of which look as though they line up with the side mount.

Theres no telling what these were used for but no big.

Where can I find the actual bracket? I see LMC sells the hardware but no bracket?

Walts_restoration · 07-15-2008, 05:07 PM

Ive actually got what looks to be more of a home made one on a 77 3/4 i just got that i plan to part out, Im gonna start tearing it down and probably junk what i dont intend to keep or sell, so ill take some pics and let you know.

86swb · 07-22-2008, 10:38 AM

I do not have a spare and just hope I do not have a flat. But I do have a cell phone.

That works for me. Welcome to the board.

07-03-2008, 01:25 AM	#1
Gabeasorus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Friendswood. Tx Posts: 28	Spare tire ideas Hey all! New here, been diggin' around for a few weeks and found some really great info. I just bought an 85 c10 recently mostly cause it sounded like fun (but also cause it has a running a/c). Okay, so down to business... I'm looking for something better for my spare tire aside from having it just laying free in the bed. I've seen a bit about this glide out system, but what about an inner side bed mount? Any suggestions? __________________ `85 c10 Silverado 305 Longbed Last edited by Gabeasorus; 07-06-2008 at 11:01 AM. Reason: easier to recall

07-03-2008, 01:32 AM	#2
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Hey! welcome from socal and currently Iraq nice to have ya post some pics if ya can __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

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07-03-2008, 04:01 AM	#5
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Hey! howdy and welcome you could just go back to the factory setup under the bed.. could find the whole setup in a junkyard __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-03-2008, 04:28 AM	#6
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Hey! Like 68 said! I once lost a nice spare due to my use of a bit of flat steel trying to clamp the spare in the stock location. I've also lost them from the bed with other solutions. Bungies don't work either (I've lost a few 3/4 ton spare tires (it gets expensive)). Today, I think I'd find a setup to bolt it behind the driver side of the cab in the bed. Safari style... This doesn't make a blind spot.

07-03-2008, 02:24 AM	#3
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Hey! We Are The 73-87 Chevy Trucks Sub-forum. You Will Be Welcomed Your Uniqueness Shall Be Added To Our Own. Resistance Is Futile. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

07-05-2008, 11:35 PM	#9
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: Hey! Welcome from Western Colorado. I was thinking about making a rear mount that swings out of the way like a Jeep. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!

07-06-2008, 02:28 AM	#10
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Hey! i had an inside bed mount on my 77 till i put my weather guard tool box in, not interested in selling but ill try to snap some pics of it. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-06-2008, 05:20 AM	#14
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07-07-2008, 06:43 AM	#15
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Hey! welcome from australia i bolted a bracket to my tray with a ring, then threaded a length of chain through wheel and ring and put a good padlock on it, never lost a spare. __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

07-07-2008, 11:50 AM	#16
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Hey! Welcome, from central Indiana! Who needs a spare tire? Just limp along the shoulder on the rim till ya get home. That's what rednecks like me do. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-08-2008, 05:21 AM	#17
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Hey! goddamn rednecks!! hehe __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

07-08-2008, 07:43 AM	#19
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Hey! hehe hmm i havnt either..... yet __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

07-08-2008, 02:22 PM	#20
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Hey! totally forgot about this, haha. Should have subscribed. Gonna go dig it out of the third story of the garage right now. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-08-2008, 02:41 PM	#21
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Hey! Came on my 77 when i bought it, and had an old indented letter firestone, so i figure it was there for a while. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums



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07-11-2008, 12:33 PM	#22
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Hey! hey thats what ive got, ive never seen a diagram like that for it. thanks dooley __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-15-2008, 04:06 PM	#23
Gabeasorus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Friendswood. Tx Posts: 28	Re: Hey! Thanks guys! I took a look @ my bed and thought that maybe the previous owner might have had one in and taken it out cause there are holes drilled to the front of the driver side wheel well on the lip of the bed and at the base of the bed but they don't look like they fit the diagram or Walt's pictures... Taking a closer look, there are 3 holes drilled... ...and here, there are 2 holes in the bed itself, neither of which look as though they line up with the side mount. Theres no telling what these were used for but no big. Where can I find the actual bracket? I see LMC sells the hardware but no bracket? __________________ `85 c10 Silverado 305 Longbed

07-15-2008, 05:07 PM	#24
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Hey! Ive actually got what looks to be more of a home made one on a 77 3/4 i just got that i plan to part out, Im gonna start tearing it down and probably junk what i dont intend to keep or sell, so ill take some pics and let you know. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-22-2008, 10:38 AM	#25
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Hey! I do not have a spare and just hope I do not have a flat. But I do have a cell phone. That works for me. Welcome to the board. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

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